Search results for "Nutrition"
The human right to health
The intrinsic connection between health and life's quintessential pursuits is undeniable.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/11/the-human-right-to-health.htm
1 Nov 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/11/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Nov 2022
ACP calls for improvements in health care for incarcerated patients
Adequately funded policies and procedures are needed to reduce health care disparities in access to, and quality of, health care for the U.S. jail and prison population, ACP said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/22/1.htm
22 Nov 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of hypoparathyroidism
A 57-year-old man is evaluated during routine follow-up of hypoparathyroidism. He underwent resection of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue base and received adjuvant radiation therapy. Hypoparathyroidism developed after treatment. Serum calcium, magnesium, and urine calcium excretion are measured. What measurement should also be obtained for management of this patient's hypoparathyroidism?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/11/07/3.htm
7 Nov 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Episodic nausea, bloating, epigastric pain
A 45-year-old woman is evaluated for episodic nausea, bloating, and epigastric pain of 5 years' duration, with occasional vomiting in the past 3 months, as well as near-daily heartburn symptoms that have not responded to daily omeprazole. She has a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with metformin and glyburide. After physical exam, laboratory tests, and upper endoscopy, what is the next appropriate step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/01/12/4.htm
12 Jan 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for worsening choking
A 75-year-old man is evaluated for choking that started 3 months ago and has progressively worsened. Parkinson disease was diagnosed 3 months ago. His only medication is carbidopa-levodopa. After physical examination, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2021
Dapagliflozin reduced risk for hospitalization in CKD patients with or without diabetes
A post hoc analysis of an industry-funded trial found that dapagliflozin reduced overall risk of hospitalization as well as risk of hospitalization ending in death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/3.htm
6 Dec 2022
Guidelines update management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Joint Task Force for Allergy-Immunology Practice Parameters cover use of proton-pump inhibitors, steroids, diets, and endoscopic dilation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/04/4.htm
4 May 2020
Panel issues updated guidance on ART for HIV treatment, prevention
The recommendations from the International Antiviral Society-USA cover initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), switching regimens, ART in older patients with HIV, and HIV and COVID-19, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/06/1.htm
6 Dec 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea
A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea with associated abdominal cramping, burping, and bloating. Symptoms began several months ago. Following a physical exam and stool testing, what is the most likely cause of this patient's diarrheal illness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2021